tfence said:
The definition of Monogamous that I gave is directly from our friends at Merriam-Webster. Note the words SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP. That does not address in any way the ability to be loyal, loving, dependable, honest, good or bad people. ONLY ONE PARTNER FOR A PERIOD OF TIME - My friend, if I really need to explain what that means to you than you are just in denial, but note it very clearly does NOT say FOR LIFE.
I see. That sounds more like the definition for "serial monogamy"... don't waste your time, Merriam and Webster don't define it.
If someone tells you they aren't monogamous they are really saying, "I do not have the ability to commit to one person" and if that is how they want to live their life, fine, find people of a like mind and have all the fun you want. - To my fault, I should have added the word "sexually" at the end of that quote.
I can see what you're saying here. I still disagree though. I have been completely committed to my partner in the past, including sexually; we simply weren't Exclusive. One of our few rules were that if the other ever felt threatened by a extramarital sexual relationship the other would end that relationship immediately... our primary relationship was always of the utmost importance to both of us.
I don't see how your serial monogamy is any different than being non-monogamous other than the fact that in non-monogamy, the potential is there for a lifetime commitment without having to move on if you want to 'stray' once in a while.
James, Seattle, Washington, USA, Earth
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